Shizuoka Prefecture Official Site

Contact:
International Affairs Office
9-6 Otemachi, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City Japan 420-8601
E-mail: web-kokusai@pref.shizuoka.lg.jp

WHAT'S NEW

Sep. 14,  2009New!!
Shizuoka Prefecure participates in the Asia Pacific Cities Summit held Sept. 15-17 in Incheon, South Korea.

Sep. 14,  2009New!!
Shizuoka Prefectural Hamamatsu Technical High School's marching band performed in the opening parade of the 2009 Shanghai Tourism Festival that was held September 12th.

Aug.  6,  2009
Shizuoka Prefecture will participate as an exhibitor in the "Global Fair & Festival 2009," which will be held Aug. 7-Oct. 25 in Incheon, South Korea.

FEATURES
GREEN TEA 45% of all the green tea consumed in Japan is grown in Shizuoka.	SHIZUOKA AS NO.1 Shizuoka has more than 100 items and products that are rated as number one in Japan.	MT. FUJI Mt. Fuji has been a symbol of Japan and venerated as sacred since ancient times.

SIGHTSEEING IN SHIZUOKA

From symbolic Mt. Fuji to relaxing hot spring spas to various historical spots, the finest of what Japan has to offer is here!

DOING BUSINESS

Businesses in Shizuoka cover a wide range of sectors ranging from machinery to chemicals, food, and IT. We offer various subsidies for companies seeking to establish a business base here.

Business & Industry of Shizuoka (At A Glance)

Business Investment Guide

SHIZUOKA TRIANGLE RESEARCH CLUSTER

Industrial innovation for the next generation is beginning in Shizuoka. We very much look forward to your participation.

NEW AIRPORT OPENED 0N JUNE 4,2009!

Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport opened on June 4, 2009. As Shizuoka's international gateway, it provides domestic and international air connections, linking major cities both across Japan and throughout Asia.

SHIZUOKA MAP

Link to introduction page of cities and towns in Shizuoka Prefecture

SHIZUOKA FACTS

Capital: Shizuoka City
Area: 7,779 sq. km
Population: 3.8 million

INFORMATION FOR INVESTORS

Shizuoka Prefecture Investor Presentation
(PDF file 1,645KB)
Fiscal Conditions at Shizuoka Prefecture
(PDF file 218KB)

CIR CORNER

Information about Japanese culture and Shizuoka events from the CIR
cir_corner2.jpg(4351 byte)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Hamamatsu International Mosaiculture 2009 (Sep.19-Nov.23,2009)
World O-CHA(Tea) Festival 2010 (Oct.28-31,2010)